What exactly is happening in Dak Prescott’s contract negotiation is a question everyone is wondering these days. Many believe he will land a lucrative deal, while some believe the quarterback will hit free agency following the 2024 season– between these two, it appears the former has better chances of coming true.
After Jordan Love’s $55 million per year contract was signed this offseason, making him the highest-paid quarterback in the history of the NFL. But Love isn’t the only contributory factor to expanding the quarterback market as the teams across the league have paid their starting quarterbacks with lucrative deals, breaking all prior records.
Having said that, the Dallas Cowboys star quarterback might enter a mammoth extension which many predict will exceed $60 million per year. However, a source close to Mike Fisher of Athlon Sports revealed Prescott’s numbers could hit even higher if he continues handling things with “patience.”
This isn’t the first time such a number has been predicted for the three-time Super Bowl champion as an anonymous NFL agent told Heavy that Prescott might land a deal offering $65 to $70 million per year. Given, that if there’s any team that can make him the “highest-paid player ever” seen in the history of the league is the Cowboys since they are the richest NFL franchise.
Ezekiel Elliott backs Dak Prescott amid contract negotiations
While awaiting the contract extension, the Cowboys signal-caller did not choose to hold out from the training camp as he believe he is focusing on things he can control rather than stressing over something absolutely out of his power. And by doing so, he got the perfect opportunity to revitalize his chemistry with Ezekiel Elliott.
When he was asked about the quarterback’s contract situation, he responded in favor of Prescott claiming that it would bring out the best in him. He complimented the quarterback by saying that he is a very “strong person mentally” so playing on a contract will hardly affect him negatively.
Besides the contract situation, the Pro Bowler quarterback is reportedly going quite strong in the training camp as he is building chemistry with the new additions and focusing on improving his performance and plays in the playoffs to lead the Cowboys to glory.
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